WASF/USA Competitive Cheer Federation
Educational Materials
As part of our unpresidented governance, education is key to governing a safe Cheer and Dance program. While we are amazed at what the athletes accomplish in spite of us, it is our professional responsibility to further our education keeping the playing field as safe as possible on all fronts.
Contributors and Authors
As part of our unpresidented governance, education is key to governing a safe Cheer and Dance program. While we are amazed at what the athletes accomplish in spite of us, it is our professional responsibility to further our education keeping the playing field as safe as possible on all fronts.
Governance Documents
WASF/USACCF has created a solid 501(c)3 nonprofit ready for Competitive Cheer and Dance governance. Our Strategic Plan for 2022 is in place and in final draft is 2023-2026. This ensures our Mission and Vision are forward leaning at all times.
Our devotion and drive is to create and maintain a safe and transparent organization.
Transparency
WASF/USACCF has created the necessary documents to effectively organize, operate and govern a transparant and true nonprofit.
Together, the Board of Directors, operating from the Bylaws and Strategic Plan and the National Program, utilizing the Bylaws and an Operating Code bring stability and safety to the athletes, families and the entire industry.
Board of Directors
(7) Independent and Unaffiliated Directors
(4) Athlete Directors elected by athletes from the separate Athletes Council
(1) Advisory Council Director (Outside organizations i.e., YMCA, AAU, etc)
(3) Program Directors (elected by Members)
(1) President/CEO of WASF/USACCF (non-voting)
Six (6) Standing Committees
1—SAFESPORT COMMITTEE—(5)
(1) Director selected by BOD who satifies unaffiliated criteria
(2) Athlete Directors
(1) Individual selected by BOD
(1) Professional Member selected by BOD
Six (6) Standing Committees
2—ETHICS & GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE—(5)
(2) Professional Individual Members
(2) Athlete Directors
(1) Individual selected by BOD who satifies unaffiliated criteria.
(BOD member may NOT be a member of E & G Committee)
Six (6) Standing Committees
3—FINANCE, COMPENSATION, AUDIT COMMITTEE—(5)
(1) BOD Treasurer (designated Chairman)
(1) Athlete Director
(1) BOD Independent member, or non-Board Member
(2) Idividuals selected by 2/3 affirmative BOD vote
Six (6) Standing Committees
4—NOMINATING & GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE—(5)
(1) Independent BOD Member selected by BOD
(2) Athlete Directors
(2) Professional Members selected by 2/3 affirmative BOD vote
Six (6) Standing Committees
5—ATHLETE’S COUNCIL—All Athlete Directors who sit on committees are ONLY elected and replaced by affirmative action by the Athlete’s Council.
Six (6) Standing Committees
6—AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS COUNCIL—All affiliated organizations with cheer/dance programs who are WASF/USACCF members elect (1) Director for the Board of Directors
National Program
WASF/USACCF offers a diverse and inclusive and equitable National Program, administered by a veteran President, who coordinates with standing operational committees. These Committees have nominated, term-limit members and always includes an Athlete Director. “Discover” button navigates to an outside website.
National Program
Committees represented by WASF/USACCF members are: Rules Committee, Scoring Committee, Divisions Committee, Competition & Sanctions Committee, Officials Committee, Education Committee, and Technical Committee